Chapter 0092 Chapter 0092 Ella POV I had been spending so much time in the capital lately that my father had offered to get me an apartment .
The upper levels of our familys small pack building had bedrogins , and one could easily be converted into a space for me .
I had declined , though I knew it might be useful in the future .
I was rarely home these days , splitting my time between Alexander and Elizabeth .
Maybe it was because I had grown used to the capital being my home in the original timeline , but I preferred being here it felt more comfortable .
1 had even started to develop a routine .
Alexander had assigned me a personal guard , a young man gamed James with fiery red hair and broad shoulders .
He had a strong , intimidating presence as he followed me a few feet behind , yet I found him reassuring .
On the rare occasions I could get him to chat , he seemed genuinely kind .
James and I were at the shopping center getting lunch .
Elizabeth was tied up with work , as usual , and Alexander was in a lunch meeting .
We planned to meet later at the theater upstairs for a movie .
I liked the rare moments when we could do something ordinary , something that made all the chaos and secrets in my life seem a little less daunting .
Since Alexanders statement to the press , the number of articles dissecting his fraught romantic past had slowed down .
People were still gossiping , of course , but there wasnt much we could do about that .
At least for now , it seemed most were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt .
People did change sometimes .
I hadnt received any more messages from women claiming to have information about Alexander , which was a comfort .
I hated to think that there could be more exes out there I hadnt heard from yet .
I knew he had a reputation , but the sheer number of women speaking out felt almost suspicious .
I took a sip of my sweet tea and glanced up .
A group of five women I recognized was walking toward my table .
James was on high alert , but I held up my hand to signal him to hold back.
I want to hear them out .
I had decided to face them for my parents , for Alexander , and for myself .
Some of them were lying , and I needed to call them out .
He looked uncertain but nodded once .
Hello , Ella , Nadia said , stopping a few feet away .
Hi , Nadia , I replied , forcing a smile despite the tension .
Nice to see you again … or maybe not , I added , eyeing the serious expressions on their faces .
Im sorry about this , Nadia said .
I know I shouldnt be approaching you again , but- But you havent been responding to our messages , a tall blonde woman beside her interrupted , urgency lacing her tone .
We dont want to be rude , said a woman with black hair and a dark complexion , her voice softening .
But we need to be certain that our messages have gotten through to you .
Ive read them all , I assured them as I stood up and stepped in front of them .
I just … wasnt sure how to respond .
You need to know , the blonde insisted , that Alexander is dangerous .
We dont want to see you get hurt .
1.3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0092 Dangerous ? I echoed , taken aback .
Thats a serious accusation , yet I notice that none of you have offered me any proof of what you say .
Look , the black haired woman said , her tone earnest , there are things about Alexander that you dont know .
Hes a very secretive man .
A woman with mousy curls stepped forward , her stern , serious gaze locking onto mine .
Were here to offer you one more warning , she said , her voice steady and somber Youre Miranda , right ? I asked , recognizing her from her profile picture .
She had been one of the first to reach out to me .
Thats right , she replied .
You seemed very concerned in your message , I said .
Its part of the reason I had trouble thinking of how to respond .
I thought that you were speaking from a place of honest concern , but I know better now .
What is that supposed to mean ? the tall blonde pressed , her frustration bubbling beneath the surface .
I know that David Lake hired you , I replied firmly .
Ive spoken to Alexander about every single message , and Ive done my own research .
I have no doubt that what some of you have told me isnt true .
At my words , I saw James rise to his feet , his tall frame casting a shadow over the group .
He moved to stand behind me , a formidable presence that radiated strength and protection .
I was outnumbered , but with James at my side , I felt an unshakeable sense of resolve .
Youre just falling for his charms , Miranda said .
Weve all been there- Thats not true , and you know it , I cut her off , my voice rising There are three of you standing here that never even dated Alexander ! I could see the recognition in their eyes ; they knew I was right .
Miranda and Nadia were the only two that looked confused by my words .
Whats your proof ? the tall blonde asked , narrowing her eyes .
My point is that I wont allow David to manipulate my life further , I said , my conviction unwavering .
Alexander has accepted responsibility for the mistakes he did make , but he was never violent to any of his lovers .
Youve taken Davids money in exchange for making those statements to slander his rival .
Nadia folded her arms , her defiance palpable .
Were basing our opinion on personal experience .
Im well aware of that , I shot back , my cool demeanor barely masking the fire brewing inside me .
But tell me the truth now : Was Alexander the violent monster these other women painted him to be ? Nadia and Miranda exchanged glances , uncertainty flickering in their eyes .
When Nadia finally met my gaze again , she shook her head slowly , as if weighing her next words against the gravity of the moment .
I inhaled sharply , feeling the weight of this confrontation pressing down on me .
This was too important to let my temper mess things up .

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I knew deep down that most of these women were frauds , pawns in Davids twisted game to tarnish Alexanders reputation .
Perhaps this was yet another desperate attempt from David to win me back .
I didnt care .
I wasnt going to let this chance slip away .
If I could expose the lies they were spreading , it wouldnt just vindicate Alexander ; it would silence the nagging doubts my parents had about my choices .
After my tense conversation with my father , Id done my research .
These women had no idea that by corner me, they had just handed me the perfect opportunity to unveil the truth about them .
ving to +25 BONUS Chapter 0092 A smile tugged at my lips , a surge of adrenaline coursing through me .
David thought he could pull the strings and manipulate me once again , but he was wrong .
I was done being a pawn in his game .
I was ready to reclaim my life and to confront the shadow of my past head on .
As I stepped forward , the group fell silent , tension hanging like a thick fog , Lets settle this once and for all , 1 said , my voice low and determined .
You want the truth ? I make sure everyone knows it .